Treatment Of Masseteric Hypertrophy
Masseteric hypertrophy: symptoms, evaluation and non-surgical treatment with clinical cases.
Masseteric hypertrophy (overgrowth of the masseter muscles) is a common condition that can result from excessive chewing force due to dental malocclusion, bruxism (teeth clenching during sleep) and teeth grinding during the day.
Common symptoms include jaw pain, TMJ discomfort, headaches, ear pain, neck pain and shoulder pain, with fatigue in the jaw and discomfort while eating.
Fortunately, there are non‑surgical treatments that can reduce masseteric hypertrophy, decreasing symptoms and providing aesthetic benefit.
Masseteric Hypertrophy Cases
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The most appropriate and conservative treatment for masseteric hypertrophy is the use of botulinum toxin type A, and the frequency of application is adjusted according to each patient's needs and metabolism.
Botulinum toxin application (videos)
Masseteric hypertrophy causing mandibular deformity and facial asymmetry
